Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
URN: 119519 • Preston PR3 0RE
Overview
- Name
- Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119519
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Liam Reynolds (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01995640505
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Garstang Road, Preston PR3 0RE
Summary
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Preston, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 76 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 70. The school embraces a Christian ethos, guided by its vision of "Life in all its fullness," which fosters a caring and inclusive environment for children of all backgrounds. The motto, "Believe and Achieve," reflects the school's commitment to nurturing students' personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at John Cross CE Primary School is designed to provide a balanced education that integrates both indoor and outdoor learning experiences. The school emphasizes mutual respect, cooperation, and a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that each child feels valued and encouraged to reach their potential.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's identity, as it aims to create strong connections with families and local organisations. The school promotes a sense of belonging and encourages active participation from parents and the wider community in various school activities and events.
The curriculum at John Cross CE Primary School is designed to provide a balanced education that integrates both indoor and outdoor learning experiences. The school emphasizes mutual respect, cooperation, and a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that each child feels valued and encouraged to reach their potential.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's identity, as it aims to create strong connections with families and local organisations. The school promotes a sense of belonging and encourages active participation from parents and the wider community in various school activities and events.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 76
- Boys
- 39
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 76 | 39 | 37 | 70 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 75 | 41 | 34 | 70 | 24.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 75 | 40 | 35 | 70 | 14.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 75 | 40 | 35 | 70 | 14.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 70 | 36 | 34 | 70 | 15.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 66 | 35 | 31 | 70 | 13.60 |
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